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OY06 HPN

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,570 mi
Last recorded87,570 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 HPN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 87,570 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 87,570 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 85,307 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 82,564 miles

rear hand brake has only just met minimum standard and may need adjustment

Pass 17 May 2022 78,787 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 75,675 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 73,315 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 70,428 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 67,065 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 62,720 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 59,474 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 55,480 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2014 50,819 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2013 45,835 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 41,046 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 40,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 35,857 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 30,085 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 30,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,464 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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OY06 HPN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 81,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY06 HPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY06 HPN registered?

OY06 HPN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is OY06 HPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY06 HPN shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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